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Steaming up the animal

 This is the feeding of a pregnant cow on special feeds rich in

proteins so that it delivers a healthy calf.
It encourages the foetus to grow healthy

 It prevents low birth weight of a calf

 Steaming up builds up the body of a pregnant cow in prepa-

ration for calving

 Steaming up increases milk production

 It increases persistence and lengthens the peak of lactation

The structure of the reproductive system of a cow

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